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SEEDING MERCY
Mesa, AZ · EIN 824258625 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · seedingmercy.org
revenue
$88K
expenses
$86K
net assets
$2K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Community support for health and education

profile · synthesized from sources

Seeding Mercy is a nonprofit social enterprise founded by Aken Tong that supports smallholder farmers in South Sudan who are vulnerable to climate-related challenges. The organization implements solar irrigation systems, provides financing and training, and promotes regenerative agriculture to increase crop yields and build food security. It operates a "Feed-Forward" model where farmers, once supported, go on to feed their neighbors, creating a sustainable alternative to traditional aid.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Access to Energy
Provision of clean energy solutions such as solar panels and efficient cooking stoves to farming communities
Feed-Forward Model
Program where supported smallholder farmers produce enough food to feed themselves and then feed their neighbors, creating a self-sustaining cycle of food security
Nutrition and Food Access
Improving access to nutritious food and promoting education on healthy food choices in underserved communities
Regenerative Agriculture
Training and support for sustainable farming practices that improve soil health, increase yields, and reduce reliance on harmful chemicals
Solar Irrigation Systems
Installation and support of solar-powered irrigation to enable year-round cultivation despite erratic rainfall and climate challenges
Trade for Agricultural Commodities
Facilitation of fair trade among farmers, including risk management, market access, and tailored business solutions
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Small Business Financial Support and Education 4 activities
    • Agricultural Commodity Trade Facilitation
      Facilitates trade in agricultural commodities by managing transaction risks, developing new business opportunities between farmers and clients, and connecting agricultural suppliers with buyers. This includes acting as an intermediary or direct provider to bridge supply-demand gaps, supplying raw materials, and arranging for the sale of finished goods.
    • Agricultural Commodity Trade Facilitation
      Facilitates trade in agricultural commodities by managing transaction risks, developing new business opportunities between farmers and clients, and connecting agricultural suppliers with buyers. This includes acting as an intermediary or direct provider to bridge supply-demand gaps, supplying raw materials, and arranging for the sale of finished goods.
    • Facilitation of agricultural trade and market access
      Facilitates trade in agricultural commodities by managing transaction risks, connecting suppliers with buyers, developing new business opportunities, and arranging for the sale of raw materials and finished goods to expand trade opportunities.
    • Facilitation of agricultural trade and market access
      Facilitates trade in agricultural commodities by managing transaction risks, connecting suppliers with buyers, developing new business opportunities, supplying raw materials, and arranging for the sale of finished goods to expand trade opportunities.
  • Community Cycling Engagement Programs 4 activities
    • Agricultural Support for Smallholder Farmers
      Provides smallholder farmers with a holistic bundle of services to increase productivity and income generation from crops, including promoting sustainable agricultural practices, improving soil health, increasing crop yields, and reducing harmful chemical use. This support also aims to build resilience among farmers to produce food and improve their economy.
    • Agricultural Support for Smallholder Farmers
      Provides smallholder farmers with a holistic bundle of services to increase productivity and income generation from crops, including promoting sustainable agricultural practices, improving soil health, increasing crop yields, and reducing harmful chemical use. This support also aims to build resilience among farmers to produce food and improve their economy.
    • Support for smallholder farmers to increase productivity and income
      Provides smallholder farmers with a holistic bundle of services to increase crop yields, improve soil health, reduce harmful chemical use, and generate income from agricultural production. This includes working directly with farmers to promote sustainable agricultural practices and implementing a model designed to significantly increase crop yields.
    • Support for smallholder farmers to increase productivity and income
      Provides smallholder farmers with a holistic bundle of services, including support to improve soil health, increase crop yields, and generate income from crops. This includes promoting sustainable agricultural practices and implementing a model designed to significantly increase crop yields.
  • Off-Grid Solar Energy Access 4 activities
    • Clean Energy Solutions
      Provides clean energy solutions, such as solar panels and cooking stoves, to communities that lack reliable and affordable electricity.
    • Clean Energy Solutions
      Provides clean energy solutions, such as solar panels and cooking stoves, to communities that lack reliable and affordable electricity.
    • Provision of clean energy solutions
      Provides clean energy solutions such as solar panels and improved cooking stoves to communities lacking reliable and affordable electricity.
    • Provision of clean energy solutions
      Provides clean energy solutions such as solar panels and improved cooking stoves to communities lacking reliable and affordable electricity.
  • Advocacy for Food Security & Nutrition Access 4 activities
    • Food Access and Nutrition Education
      Works to improve access to nutritious food in underserved communities and provides education and resources to help individuals make healthier food choices and promote sustainable food production practices.
    • Food Access and Nutrition Education
      Works to improve access to nutritious food in underserved communities and provides education and resources to help individuals make healthier food choices and promote sustainable food production practices.
    • Improving access to nutritious food in underserved communities
      Works to improve access to nutritious food in underserved communities, particularly through agricultural development and support for local food production systems.
    • Improving access to nutritious food in underserved communities
      Works to improve access to nutritious food in underserved communities, particularly through agricultural development and resilience-building among smallholder farmers who produce food locally.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Education and capacity building on food and sustainability
      Provides education and resources to help individuals make healthier food choices and promote sustainable food production practices.
    • Education and capacity building on food and sustainability
      Provides education and resources to help individuals make healthier food choices and promote sustainable food production practices.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants$88K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$86K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$85K
balance sheet
Total assets$2K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$2K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +1130.3%
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • farmers Partner — Farmers who produce agricultural commodities and engage in trade facilitated by the organization
  • small-scale farmers Partner — Works with small-scale farmers to promote fair trade practices and sustainable food production.